Middlesex County property tax
Homeowners in Middlesex County, Virginia typically pay about 0.50% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,778 on a median home value of $352,200.
Typical effective rate
0.50%
higher than 84% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,778
per year
Median home value
$352,200
In VA
#107
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.50% — 46% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 31% lower than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,588 for mortgaged homes, $1,956 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 107th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 16th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Middlesex County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.50%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Middlesex County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Middlesex County is 0.50% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,778) divided by the median home value ($352,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Middlesex County?
The median owner-occupied home in Middlesex County is valued at $352,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,778 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,588, versus $1,956 for homes without one.
How does Middlesex County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Middlesex County's effective rate is 31% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 107th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Middlesex County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | Caroline County | 0.52% | $1,597 |
| 105 | Shenandoah County | 0.52% | $1,528 |
| 106 | Appomattox County | 0.52% | $1,073 |
| 108 | Nelson County | 0.50% | $1,622 |
| 109 | Goochland County | 0.50% | $2,496 |
| 110 | Washington County | 0.50% | $1,065 |
Official data & resources for Middlesex County
- Middlesex County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Middlesex County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Middlesex County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.